Meeting Summary and Briefs: Monee Village Board for April 22, 2026

Monee Village Board Meeting | April 22, 2026

The Monee Village Board met on Wednesday to approve key technological and infrastructure investments, while engaging in a deep debate over regional land use. The Board authorized a $91,665 agreement with BS&A Software to migrate village operations to the cloud, aiming to boost resident access to online permitting and billing. A $370,669.71 payout was also approved for the ongoing Industrial Drive roadway reconstruction. During a presentation by Will County Planning and Zoning Commissioner John Kiefner, trustees discussed the aggressive push of solar farm developments near village borders, reiterating the village’s stance against the developments and exploring farmland preservation as a countermeasure. The Board also approved three zoning variances, including a storage shed permit for Mayor Dr. Therese M. Bogs.

Police Force Reaches Full Staffing: Trustee Scott Youdris announced that Officer David Arroyo is set to graduate from the police academy in Decatur on Friday. “This will put us at full staffing and should have David on solo patrol just in time for Fall Fest,” Youdris said. He also noted that the annual “Cop on Top” fundraiser for Special Olympics will take place at the local Dunkin’ Donuts on Friday, May 15.

Parks and Recreation Grand Openings: Trustee Steve Gonzalez highlighted a busy upcoming schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department. The CreMonee UP baseball league will host its grand opening ceremony on the village’s brand-new field on May 2 at 9:30 a.m. Following that event, the Monee Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon for the Historic Coffee House, a new business opening at 5430 Main Street.

Public Works Sidewalks Open: Trustee Doug Horne reported that concrete and asphalt installations are complete on Will Center Road, Margaret Street, and Linden Avenue, and the new sidewalks are officially open to pedestrians. Landscape restoration is expected to conclude in the next two weeks. Horne also warned residents that spring water main flushing will begin shortly and run through mid-May, which may cause temporary, harmless water discoloration.

Public Comment on Inclusivity: During the public comment period, resident Kathy King Waters read a statement on behalf of her son, Kyle Miers, requesting the village make a formal declaration of inclusivity. “I’d like for Monee to make a statement that says everyone who belongs to a protected class as stated in the Illinois Human Rights Act is welcome in Monee,” the statement read, citing protections for race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.